Do Margy and for Alastair

For Māori the huia was revered as a symbol of nobility, leadership and hierarchy. The white-tipped tail feathers were worn as head adornments to signify chiefs and people of great mana (authority and power). Yesterday I found out a good friend (one of our huia) had died. M was a formidable woman in so many, many ways but at her heart she was a fun loving character with a joy for life. 6 weeks from diagnosis to death seems so cruel.
Then this morning I found out another friends husband had passed away yesterday. His love of all things music, food and conversation made him well loved amongst his friends. I didn’t know him really but what I do know is that he brought absolute joy to my friend W quite late on in life. I think they were hoping for more years than they got